Hi everyone,

I have been on this forum a few months, but haven't really spoken up. I have just been like a sponge soaking up everyone's knowledge and experiences. I am so happy to say that I have been approved by BCBS for my sleeve surgery, and it will be on May 20th, which also happens to be my 8 year wedding anniversary! Anyway, I couldn't contain my excitement to start this new chapter in my life:-)

I have been telling everyone, because it's something I'm excited about an want to share. People are always going to have something to say, but regardless of what they say I'm gonna do what I wanna do! Not what they want me to do! As for your so called friends... There not your friends, there haters!!! Keep your head up an keep it moving, cause at the end if the day your doing whats best for you NOT them;)

#HeadUpChestOut

Hi everyone! Omg! I had to check in. Can't believe surgery is in 2 days!!!! So excited and nervous!

Congrats!!!! I have 10 days left!!!

I'm going today to get all of my liquids, protein shakes and the last of the vitamins I need for post op. Trying to stay busy!!

Started by clear liquid diet today. So far so good just feel like a need substance to function but sticking with it!! One more day and a wake up and it will be go time!!! So excited!!!

Just got home from buying a bunch of different broths and sugar free jello. Also stocked up on sugar free Italian ice. Holy crap...surgery is the day after tomorrow!! Trying to stay focused on keeping hydrated and cleaning...lots of cleaning!!

I'm really lucky...no pre op diet for me. My surgery is Tuesday ( it's currently Monday morning here in Western Australia) and all I have to do is have one day of liquids only but I'm even doubting my ability to do that!

I'm so nervous that I will fail post op. I've tried so many diets over the years, I can't get it out of my head that this will just be another one and I will end up spending a heap of money, with no outcome.

Fingers crossed, in a couple of months I will be lighter and not doubting my ability to do this.

Can't believe tomorrow is almost here my surgery date. I have lots to do to prepare. I hope I get some sleep tonight. My heart is beating so fast.

That's awesome AL, keep us posted. Prayers up! You're gonna do great! I've got two more days.

My wife and I are eagerly and nervously anticipating our May 20th surgeries. Our day will start in Ohio and end with surgery late in the afternoon in Tijuana, Mexico. It will be a long day but well worth it!

My wife and I are eagerly and nervously anticipating our May 20th surgeries. Our day will start in Ohio and end with surgery late in the afternoon in Tijuana, Mexico. It will be a long day but well worth it!

Prayers with you both. Keep us posted. Be blessed.

I'm really lucky...no pre op diet for me. My surgery is Tuesday ( it's currently Monday morning here in Western Australia) and all I have to do is have one day of liquids only but I'm even doubting my ability to do that! I'm so nervous that I will fail post op. I've tried so many diets over the years, I can't get it out of my head that this will just be another one and I will end up spending a heap of money, with no outcome. Fingers crossed, in a couple of months I will be lighter and not doubting my ability to do this.

I was having the same thoughts earlier tonight. Just doubts and being scared that after going through all this hard work I'll somehow end up back here 2, 3, even 5 years from now. Then I was thinking 'am I really going to remove 75% of my stomach? Isn't that kind of drastic?' I think it's only natural to have these thoughts and doubts at this stage. Luckily we're not alone. Hang in there and I wish you best of luck on your surgery and recovery!

Prayers to all who are having the surgery within the next few days!

I'm with most of you.....nerves, packing, nerves, cleaning, nerves, drinking shakes, nerves, nerves with a little bit of fear sprinkled in. In spite of it all this IS the right decision for me and I WILL be transformed inside and out!

Pep talk complete (funny thing is...I'm a soon to be fully licensed marriage and family therapist ha!!) Head to heart is where it's at! Decision is 99 percent in the heart now so...I can deal with the 1 percent that resides in my head :-)

Tuesday....Here I come! See you all on the losers bench!!

I really thought I'd be nervous at this point. Surgery is in less than 36 hours and I am not nervous at all. I think it's all just so surreal, I don't believe it's really happening. I'm just doing what I'm told to do and keeping my head down--just trusting my surgeon and his staff.

Edited May 19, 201412 yr by Turbosleeve

So today is clear liquids... Tomorrow surgery! Problem is I'm fighting a cold! Call out to the NP... Praying they don't change my date!